32 Motherly Instinct

32.Motherly Instinct

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Cao Meixiu was searching for her younger son as their mansion was attacked out of nowhere, she was at the Golden Core realm too but against Nascent Soul realm cultivator she did not stand a chance, she would only be a hindrance if she decided to help her husband and father-in-law.

Cao Meixiu came to her youngest son's room only to find it empty and dark, she searched thoroughly but could not find Wan Hu, her heart ached imagining the worse, she was a mother after all and had an instinctive duty to protect her children.

She could hear the fighting noises coming out of the mansion, but could not help due to being weaker compare to them. She increased her pace and continued her searching, the Daimyo's mansion was very big and occupied a large ground, Wan Hu if not in his living quarters could be anywhere. Cao Meixiu hurried to the library as she could only hope for Wan Hu to be present there.

And as she reached she found Wan Hu lying in a pile of books as a book shelf fell on him, Cao Meixiu lifted the shelf with her left hand and threw it aside, she reached out to Wan Hu and helped him up. Realising that Wan Hu was still breathing her heart calmed down a little, she took out a pill from her storage pouch and fed it to him to make him recover his injuries and gain conscious again.

Wan Hu gradually regained his conscious again and found his mother looking over him with worry in her eyes

"Little Hu'er are you feeling fine?"

"Y-Yes mother. what happened?" Wan Hu asked little groggily his senses were still little dull as he just became conscious.

"Do not worry about it Hu'er, you father and grand father are dealing with the trouble, just trust them" Cao Meixiu said with a worried and troubled tone, she knew the situation was bad and was not looking good.

"M-Mother, w-will I die?" Wan Hu asked, his voice a little shaky and weak

"Mother won't let you die Hu'er" Meixiu said with a determined tone, she would definitely protect her children even if it means she had to die.

"Are you sure you can protect him from me?" A voice was heard from the corner of the library, giving a chill to Cao Meixiu and Wan Hu.

Cao Meixiu instantly took out her short sword as she put her guard up, the other party was definitely stronger than her as she did not feel his presence until he talked to her.

"Reveal yourself" Meixiu spoke with a low tone, she knew if the other party wanted he could end her life while she was unguarded.

A figure wearing the uniform of a demonic soldier appeared out of nowhere, Cao Meixiu realised the uniform he was of demonic cult's, but the aura and temperament he was giving was that of an expert's, she did not let her eyes betray her the other party was definitely in a disguise as a demonic soldier.

"Your disguise is useless, even if you hide your aura from leaking I can definitely tell you are stronger than a mere demonic soldier" Cao Meixiu spoke with caution, she wanted to escape taking her youngest but the sudden appearance of this figure disturbed her plans, the Daimyo's mansion had a lot of escaping routes taking such situations into consideration, she should have been faster.

As soon as she said those words a terrifying pressure surrounded her, as felt her life could end in a single second if the other party wanted to, despite this she strengthed her will and stood in front of Wan Hu to protect him, she was ready to give up her life if needed.

"Your courage is admirable, a mother's love is the strongest towards her child as they s-" The figure stopped his words in the middle as his eyes gave out a glint for a second when he looked at Wan Hu.

"Interesting indeed, what a pity you have to die today" the figure said after examining Wan Hu. He appeared to use a special technique to read Wan Hu as he found out he had a special physique.

He originally came to monitor the mission but feeling quick movements inside the mansion he came to look at Cao Meixiu and Wan Hu who happened to possess a special physique

'This changes things..'

Hearing what the figure said Cao Meixiu raised her guard but did not attack

"Looks like the Song emperor's interest in you is not entirely lust..."

"I originally came for your first born but who would have thought that even your youngest son is special, you are indeed gifted with terrific luck." the figure said without much emotion

'If not for the 'Will of the first Demon God' I would have used her and the Daimyo to birth more children for the cult, sadly we met at these circumstances' the figure thought inside his head, having given birth to two special physiques was unheard of, he wanted to experiment on her with letting her copulate with different men and giving birth to their children, and the same for the daimyo but he had to follow the 'Will of the first demon god', he would never break the rules imposed by the first Demon god.

Hearing the figure speak of Alaric Cao Meixiu's killing intent spread out without a care, as Wan Hu's eyes darkened at the same time. Hatred for Alaric appeared in his eyes and this did not go unnoticed by the figure as he thought of something.

Cao Meixiu did not think about anything and directly attacked, she knew she had no change of winning but her motherly instincts kicked in when Alaric's safety was mentioned. She forgot that Alaric was arriving today when their mansion was attacked, the gears in her mind turned as she understood the motive for their attack.

'Sword of the Flowing River'

Cao Meixiu's sword technique based on formless water suited her very well as she unleashed her attacks on her opponent, but her attacks were either blocked or evaded with the slightest movements.

Her sword was swinging like waves, forming countless ripples, she looked graceful and cold on the outside, the figure was impressed by her strength but alas she had to die.

*swock*

He beheaded Cao Meixiu in a single attack with his hand covered in sword Qi, there was no chance of retaliation from Cao Meixiu.

Before dying her entire life flashed before her eyes, a sense of longing appeared in her eyes as she remembered her Wan Xiu, her firstborn who she treasured more than anything in this world, a tear slipped out from the corner of her eye as her head fell on the ground.

*thud*

Wan Hu was shocked seeing the development which took place, shivering by the book shelf

"Listen brat, if you wish to survive kill your brother and I will present you with an opportunity you never expected in this life" the figure started to entice Wan Hu as he presented an opportunity.